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                                             Sally Secondary Science

                                                                 SCIENCE@lotmail.com

 

 

PRESENT ADDRESS                                                                         PERMANENT ADDRESS           

1470  Hillcrest Drive                                                                                 670 Halsted Road

Madison, WI                                                                                            Merrill, WI  54452

608-111-4576                                                                                           608-345-3245                                                      

OBJECTIVE

Position as a Biology/General Science teacher at the secondary (6-12) level. Special interests include, ecology,environmental, and general science.  Non-academic interests include coaching and advising--extra-curricular activities include tennis, dance team and science-related clubs. Experience with Full Option Science System (FOSS) and integrating technology into the curriculum. 

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI                                                          

BS, May 2007    Secondary Education:  Biology and Broad Field (Natural) Science

 

CERTIFICATION

·        Biology Code 605 and Broad Field ( Natural) Science Code 601

·        Wisconsin Early Adolescence through Adolescence (grades 6-12)

·        Wisconsin 5 year license 2008-2013

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher      Grade 9                                                                                                   1/08-6/08

Leopold High School ,Middleton,WI

Sole responsibility for planning and teaching three classes of general biology in an urban, multicultural setting. Collaborated with cooperating teacher and special education staff to adapt lessons and teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students. Integrated technology and hands-on activities into lesson plans. Actively participated in team planning of biology curriculum, creating assessments and setting clear goals for student learning. Tutored students in an after school study skills program.

 

Student Teacher      Grade 8                                                                                                  9/07-12/07

Prairie Middle School, Madison,WI

Created and adapted general science lessons and assignments to accommodate the needs of special education students and to allow more investigation for advanced students. Planned and supervised a field trip to a local lake to test water quality. Participated in parent teacher conferences and completed student progress reports. 

 

Practicum Student Teacher    Grade 7                                                                                  2/07-5/07

Century Middle School ,Monona,WI                                                                                                  

Assisted in teaching general science lessons using FOSS kit lesson plans. Provided tutoring to student with emotional and learning disability. 

 

Practicum Student Teacher                                                                                                 10/06-12/06

Monroe High School, Madison,WI                                                                                                     

Observed and reflected on teaching in a multi-cultural urban high school setting. Tutored students needing assistance with science and math during study hall.

 

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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Math and Science Tutor, People Program, Madison, WI                                                    9/07-12/07    

Mentored individual and small groups of middle school students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

           

Childcare Provider, Parental Stress Center, Madison, WI                                                  10/06-5/06

Provided childcare for families needing emergency, immediate care for their children.

 

Alternative Spring Break Participant, Macomb, Georgia                                                     3/06

Provided hands-on social and academic support to young boys living in an alternative boarding school setting. 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Front Desk Clerk, Best Western Campus Hotel, Madison, WI                                                6/06-present

Assisted guests with reservations and registrations in an efficient courteous manner.

 

Waitress, Nilas Deli and Ice Cream Shop, Monona, WI                                                            8/05-5/06

Provided excellent customer service in a busy, family owned restaurant. Responsible for training new employees. 

 

Adventure Camp Trip Leader, Telluride, CO                                                              Summer 2004,2005

Responsible for the supervision of 8-10 high school girls on two week long backpacking trips in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. 

        

ACTIVITIES

Student Wisconsin Education Association (SWEA)

Women in Science Education

 

REFERENCES    

Susan Smith

Cooperating Teacher, Leopold High School, Middleton, WI  53745

(608) 255-4648 or (216) 575-1997, ss@mid.k12.wi.us

 

Peter Witter

Cooperating Teacher, Prairie Middle School, Madison, WI 53544

(698) 235-4558 or (286) 573-2297, pw@mad.k12.wi.us

 

Tom Jones

Cooperating Teacher, Century School, Monona,  WI 53544

(698) 235-4558 or (286) 573-2297, pw@mad.k12.wi.us

 

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